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In the figure shown here, a circle touches the side BC of a triangle ABC at P and AB and AC produced at Q and R respectively. What is AQ equal to ?

A

One-third of the perimeter of `Delta` ABC.

B

Half of the perimeter of `Delta` ABC.

C

Two-third of the perimeter of `Delta` ABC

D

Three-fourth of the perimeter of `Delta` ABC

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